Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 460kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,240kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 460kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,240kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2590kg | 1350kg |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,240kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is 460kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH146 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 460kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,240kg more. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 460kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Tickners GB855?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 1,240kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Tickners GB855 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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